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In 2024, 4,245 boys in the United States were named Axel, making it the 78th most popular boy's name that year.
It has climbed sharply, from 145th a decade earlier.
Its busiest year on record was 2020, with 4,674 births.
Records for Axel go back to 1880, and 68,489 babies have been given the name since.
A Scandinavian form of Absalom meaning "father of peace". Its distinctive sound has a rock-and-roll edge with Scandinavian roots.
Axel is of Scandinavian origin, described as modern in style.
In 2024, Axel went to 8 girls and 4,245 boys — over 99% boys.
In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
A Scandinavian form of Absalom meaning "father of peace". Its distinctive sound has a rock-and-roll edge with Scandinavian roots.
Axel is of Scandinavian origin, and is usually described as modern in style.
In 2024, 4,245 boys in the United States were named Axel, making it the 78th most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Axel went to 8 girls and 4,245 boys — over 99% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.